# Command: FALLBACK-ADDRESS

Format FALLBACK-ADDRESS o1.o2.o3.o4

Example: `FALLBACK-ADDRESS 192.168.2.9`

Sets the fallback IP address of the device to 'o1.o2.o3.o4'. The fallback address is used if the device is set to ask for a DHCP address and none is provided (usually bacause there is no DHCP server on the network).

{% hint style="warning" %}
Do  not use an IP address starting with first octet '127' or '255'
{% endhint %}


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